Emulsion: Basics of oil field emulsions. Theory, Stabilization and Destabilization. Physical chemistry of emulsions. Impact of organic acids and asphaltenes on crude oil emulsion. Demulsifier requirements and selections. Stoke’s Law Settling theory or gravity separation. Foaming: Foams. Defoamers. Foam basics. Field application of foams. How defoamers work.
Scaling: Compounds that cause scaling. Predication of scaling tendency. Scale inhibitors. Solvents to dissolve scales. Waxes: Causes of paraffin (wax) problems. Paraffin treatment chemicals. Asphaltene stability tests, Asphaltene treatment chemicals. Chemicals used as H2S
scavengers. Application of scavengers. Oil carryover in water. Removal of oil and oily solids. Tests required for chemicals used in deep water. LC50, ET50. General oil field chemicals. Green chemicals (Environmentally friendly chemicals). International guidelines.
- Teacher: Hamza Ahmed Pantami